Glossodynia is_____________?
Correct answer: A. Pain in the tongue
- A. Pain in the tongue
- B. Burning of the tongue
- C. Swelling of the tongue
- D. White patch on tongue
Explanation
Glossodynia literally means pain in the tongue and may be experienced as soreness or burning. Burning specifically is termed glossopyrosis, so the two terms should not be confused.
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